We've been sold this idea that writer's are these pale, hunched over, gremlins eating whatever food is within reach. We laugh at this, joke about how true it is, and keep destroying ourselves. But is bad posture and unhealthy diets really something to joke about? I have scoliosis, and was in physical therapy for several … Continue reading Staying Healthy As a Writer; A Gift to Yourself
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An Overview of Madness – My Nanowrimo Experience
For those of you who are regular readers, yesterday was probably a bit of a disappointment. But fear not; I didn't forget you. In fact, this was perfectly planned out. As you may or may not know, I participated in Nanowrimo this year. (For those of you totally out of the writing world loop, Nanowrimo … Continue reading An Overview of Madness – My Nanowrimo Experience
Setting Goals and Keeping Them
One of the most important steps to getting stuff done is setting goals. How can you work towards something of you don't even have a clear vision of what you're working towards? Set your goals beyond your reach so you always have something to live for.Ted Turner To be honest, I strongly disagree with this … Continue reading Setting Goals and Keeping Them
Writing Exercises – Stretching Your Imagination and Refining Your Skills
Have you ever not wanted to work on your novel because you don't feel like you have the skill to execute it well? Trust me, you're not the only one. That's why there's writing exercises. Some of them target specific skills, but overall, they're just short little practices to help you get ready for the … Continue reading Writing Exercises – Stretching Your Imagination and Refining Your Skills
Get Ready To Laugh- It’s Meme Time
Half of being a writer is getting distracted by browsing through memes. At least, it is for me. Seeing as I've wasted so much time collecting these memes, I thought it was only fair to share them with you. (I apologize in advance for any language. I tried to pick clean ones but sometimes I … Continue reading Get Ready To Laugh- It’s Meme Time
Mapping Out Your Journey – Plotting, Part I
If you were planning on going on a month long vacation, would you leave without mapping out your route? Would you take a single step out of the house if you had no idea where you were going? No! So why is it people start writing novels without plotting? A novel is a multi-year commitment; … Continue reading Mapping Out Your Journey – Plotting, Part I
How to Throw Your Plans Out the Window Like a Boss
Today, I was supposed to talk about plotting. But I'm not going to, because I'm an expert at making detailed plans and then abandoning them. You know what else I was supposed to be doing? Rewriting Reign of Chaos. You know what I'm not doing? Rewriting Rei- Rewriting Reign of Chaos. Don't interrupt me. Well … Continue reading How to Throw Your Plans Out the Window Like a Boss
Some Really Exciting Stuff is Happening!
The next phase for The Blue Shoe Skidoo is upon us! I can practically hear what you're thinking. Is it going to be fun? Absolutely! Does it include writing? Of course! Are there free things we can get? You bet! Are you trying to totally hook all your readers with cheap suspense methods? How'd you … Continue reading Some Really Exciting Stuff is Happening!
A Writer’s Community
You may be under the impression that writing is a lonely, solitary career that only takes place inside a locked room. Not to be rude but, YOU’RE WRONG. If you are the only person involved in your writing career, there’s a very good chance that you’re going to fail. Just saying. You’re at least going … Continue reading A Writer’s Community
The Tools of Writing
When most people hear this phrase, they think about the intangible tools of writing; plot, characterization, tension, etc. But I want to talk about the actual, physical tools of writing. Notebooks These are probably one of the most critical tools you can have. There's something about writing your thoughts in a notebook that's just so … Continue reading The Tools of Writing
